Located in the heart of historic York at 26 Swinegate, The Indian Lounge offers an exceptional dining experience that seamlessly blends traditional Indian cuisine with contemporary elegance. Since opening in 2008, our mission has been to provide dishes that emphasize rich, authentic flavors over mere heat, all within a modern and sophisticated setting.
Few people embody the spirit of brilliant entrepreneurship coupled with achieving the highest standards in modern South Asian cuisine better than Shabir Hussain, the founder of the Akbars chain of restaurants.From humble beginnings, starting with just a small 28 seat restaurant in the heart of Bradford City and through his sheer passion and determination, his culinary vision has always been to serve the very best in authentic South Asian food. His ethos has always been “anything is possible - it's just a case of how bad you want it”
"29 states – The Indian Kitchen is a contemporary restaurant offering a distinctive dining experience to satisfy all aspects of Indian cuisine, complimenting wine selection, exceptional service and electrifying ambiance.
Our menu is prudently designed to offer the diversity of India, immersed in the classics while offering the presence of modernity"